Pre-School Leader (Heaton)

Protocol Education Stockport, England Posted Jan 30, 2026

Temporary
Onsite
Senior

Job description

Are you the kind of educator who can turn puddle-jumping into a learning opportunity? If you love creating spaces where curiosity, laughter, and learning come together, we’d love to hear from you.

We’re looking for a Pre-School Leader to join a friendly, forward-thinking early years setting in Heaton. You’ll lead a passionate team, inspire young minds, and make every day an adventure.

What You’ll Be Doing

  • Creating a child-centred environment where every child feels valued, seen, and supported
  • Planning and delivering a creative, play-based curriculum that sparks imagination and early learning
  • Supporting all children, including those with SEND, to make meaningful progress
  • Working with a collaborative, caring team that believes in curiosity-led learning and big smiles
  • Building strong relationships with families and the local community

    • What We’re Looking For

  • A confident, qualified early years practitioner (Level 3 or above, or QTS preferred)
  • Someone with genuine warmth, energy, and creativity
  • A team leader who can motivate others and bring new ideas to life
  • Experience in supporting children with additional needs is a bonus
  • Most importantly, someone who believes in making learning joyful and inclusive

    • Why Work with Protocol Education?

    When you join our network, you get more than just a job:

  • Free access to our online Educator CPD Academy – over 70 free accredited courses to boost your skills
  • A dedicated consultant who’ll check in regularly to make sure you’re happy and supported
  • FREE Thrive and Safeguarding training – because wellbeing and child development go hand in hand
  • Weekly PAYE pay, with no umbrella deductions
  • A team that genuinely cares about you and the impact you make

    • Safeguarding

    Protocol Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All candidates must have (or be willing to obtain) an enhanced DBS on the Update Service and complete free online Safeguarding and Prevent Duty training before placement.

    Ready to Make a Difference?

    If you’re ready to help shape confident, happy learners, and lead a team that shares your passion, apply now or get in touch to find out more.

    Let’s help little minds grow big dreams.

    All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQs on the Protocol Education website for further details.

    All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.

    Protocol Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with the DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’, this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.
    We offer FREE online safeguarding and Prevent Duty training to all our workers. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and subscribe to the DBS Update Service.

    Full assistance provided. For details of our privacy policy, please see visit the Protocol Education website.

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